Havel / Flag

This striking artwork by Czech-Canadian artist David Strauzz combines a portrait of Václav Havel with the powerful symbol of the Czech flag. Through the artist’s distinctive visual language, contemporary urban art meets the legacy of a man who became an enduring symbol of freedom, truth and human courage. A prominent figure in contemporary urban art and muralism, David Strauzz combines portraiture, bold colours and experimental techniques. Havel / Flag is a compelling tribute to Czech history and to the timeless values embodied by Václav Havel.

David Strauzz (b.1976) is a mixed media urban contemporary / street artist who currently resides in Prague, Czech Republic. Born to Czech immigrant parents in London, Ontario, Canada, Strauzz studied at OCAD University in Toronto before relocating to Boston, Massachusetts becoming a resident artist at Braintree Street Studios in Allston.
Following several solo and group exhibitions in Massachusetts and New York City, David was inspired to migrate back to the Czech Republic in 2015, coming full circle seeking to reconnect with his cultural heritage providing clues to his own self identity. He has started to exhibit throughout Europe including Berlin while developing his oevre focusing on persona and the impact of technology on human interaction.